New Delhi: Several senior political leaders cutting across party lines have condoled the death of Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s son Ashish Yechury, who died of Covid-19 today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, “Condolences to Shri Sitaram Yechury Ji and his family on the tragic and untimely demise of his son, Ashish. Om Shanti”.
Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee said that it was shocking and saddening to hear about Ashish’s death.
Kerala Chief Minister and fellow comrade Pinarayi Vijayan said, “Dear comrade Sitaram Yechury, our deepest condolences on the loss of Ashish. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.”
DMK president M K Stalin, PMK founder S Ramadoss and MDMK general secretary Vaiko among other leaders from Tamilnadu have also condoled the demise of Ashish Yechury.